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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15, 16, and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the easiest way to gather the sap of the vines?
(a) Cut the vines.
(b) Tap the vines.
(c) Trim the vines.
(d) Skin the vines.

2. Why did Leopold purchase newspaper space?
(a) To advertise his riches.
(b) To publish articles about ivory.
(c) To publish carefully written articles.
(d) To write short stories.

3. How did many Europeans die in Congo?
(a) Accidents.
(b) Old age.
(c) Violence.
(d) Disease.

4. When did Shanu begin working for Leopold's regime?
(a) 1884.
(b) 1886.
(c) 1887.
(d) 1885.

5. What did Leopold issue before the Commission of Inquiry report was published?
(a) A supporting statement.
(b) An editorial.
(c) A denial.
(d) A summary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Stanley born?

2. At what age did Williams tour the Congo?

3. Who was Henry Stanley's mother?

4. How long did Conrad spend as a ship's officer in the British merchant marine?

5. When did Morel establish the West African Mail?

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